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SalaryGeneral Manager Legislation and PolicyBranch A
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An exciting leadership opportunity to lead and drive change in a regulatory environment!
About the role
In this role, you will lead and manage one of two Policy Branches within the Consumer Protection Division and contribute to the strategic management and development of the Department. While operating in a busy, complex and changing environment, you will play an integral role in leading the development of policy and legislation, supporting the passage of legislation through Parliament and assisting its implementation. You will also be responsible for providing strategic advice on policy and legislation, and assisting the Director with the strategic and operational management of the directorate.
Your skills and experience in leading the development and implementation of Legislation and Policy will be key to your success in this role. You will also need to demonstrate excellent team management skills, and high level communication skills to deliver messages on complex matters concisely and clearly.
About us
The Department supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry, energy and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make us a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
Where will you work?
This position is located in Perth, located at 140 William Street, directly above the Perth Underground train station, getting to work will be easy. With an array of fantastic food options and nearby coffee shops to get your day started, lunch can be spent shopping at major stores nearby, or you can visit galleries and museum a short stroll away. Feeling healthy? The Department gym is located down the road at 1 Adelaide Terrace and membership is very affordable.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Penny Lipscombe, Director Legislation and Policy on 08 6552 9***.
How to apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page and complete the online application form.
In your application, please provide:
A detailed CV outlining your work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- Demonstrated practical experience in leading the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and legislation to achieve strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of human, financial and business systems.
- Demonstrated experience in building and leading a team to deliver complex policy projects.
We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Kellie Austin, Coordinator Recruitment on (08) 9222 3***or email ***************@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after seven years.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11 percent superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
Supporting a diverse workforce
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion Awards, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 8 February 2024 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- Job Description Form.pdf
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